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Exhibition Preview
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the openings of John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven
and Everyday Art School.
Join us at the Whitworth
Thursday 9 May
6pm – 8pm
Pre-order: John Lyons
Exhibition Catalogue
Pre-order! Hot off the press – receive this exclusive exhibition catalogue for John Lyons: Carnivalesque at the Whitworth. Order now and your copy will be despatched on Thursday 9 May.
Ayo Akingbade
Show Me The World Mister
Show Me The World Mister is a solo exhibition by Ayo Akingbade comprising of two new film commissions.
3 May – 20 0ctober 2024
The Whitworth Shop Online
Support local artists and shop sustainably this season with a statement print, handmade decorations, and stylish homeware pieces. Discover our range of exclusive products linked to our exhibitions.
New exhibition
Shirley Craven
An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025
Coming soon...
The Carnival
Join a party like no other as the Whitworth presents The Carnival – a day of vivid colour, uplifting rhythms and infectious energy.
Sunday 9 June, 10am–5pm, Free, drop-in
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Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse
Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes.
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Local, seasonal food served at the Whitworth Café